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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
V (MIST) : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever down (V)
or up (MIST) and release
it. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is
held in this position.
O (OFF) : Wipers are not in operation.
--- (INT) : Wipers operate intermittently
at the same wiping intervals.
Use this mode in light rain
or mist. To vary the speed
setting, turn the speed
control knob.
1 (LO) : The wiper runs at a lower speed.
2 (HI) : The wiper runs at a higher speed.
Information
ś If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or
ice before using the wiper and washer,
it may damage the wiper and washer
system.
ś If it snows while driving, the wiper
may temporarily stop operation to
prevent damage caused by accumulated
snow at the upper and lower parts of
the window. When the wiper stops
operation, clear the accumulated snow
from the parts.
The wiper operation is stopped upon
snow accumulation while driving.
This is normal wiper operation. It is to
prevent safety issues from happening
when the wiper operation continues
without removing snow.
AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
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The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ON position, the wiper will operate
once to perform a self-check of the
system. Set the wiper to the OFF (O)
position when the wiper is not in use.